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Course
Description:
The
Early Childhood Education program provides the student with the necessary skills for
entry-level positions in the child care field, with an emphasis on the preschool
environment.
The students gain the knowledge of child development principles and will
learn positive guidance techniques needed for working with children.
In
this program, students participate in both group theory lessons and in
individualized, self-directed training toward an occupational goal.
Students select and work on competency-based learning guides, which lead
to mastery of specific childcare skills in a preschool setting.
Curriculum
areas include preschool teaching techniques, child development and growth,
nutrition, art, music and children's literature.
Students work three days per week in the Tech Tikes preschool as a
Preschool Aide.
Prospective
students should enjoy children and have a pleasant personality, even
temperament, patience and good communication skills, particularly spelling and
grammar.
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